Local Saves and turnaways

SAVE # 1

DATE:  2/22/05

TIME:  approximately 10:30

Counselors involved:  Linda Palm, Elizabeth Keane, and Kathy

Mom:  Victoria

Dad:  Joe

Due Date:  Unknown, about 4 weeks pregnant

Description:  I was just about to leave the clinic, when Linda pointed

out a car that went into the gas station.  On my way back to the car, I

went to the gas station and motioned to the people in the car to open

their window.  Victoria rolled down the window and asked where they

should park for the clinic.  I asked her to go over to the sidewalk so

that we could talk.  Instead, they turned left and parked down the side

street.  I went over to talk with them.  Victoria listened for a while,

and then said that they were there for someone else and that she didn't have

any more time to talk.  I offered literature, and then turned to leave.  I

then spent some time talking with a man who stopped to ask “what I was

selling.”  When I turned to leave that conversation, I saw Victoria and

Joe walking through the gas station property.  I went in front of the

clinic and waited while they entered and then exited the front door.

During this time, Elizabeth called to them.  Victoria would not talk with

me as she walked by, but Joe stopped for a short while.  He told me he

didn't want her to have the abortion and that she was about 4 weeks

pregnant.  I suggested that he ask her, as a favor to him, to take more

time to consider her options.  He then followed Victoria down the

driveway to the back door.  

  I went to update the other counselors in case Joe and/or Victoria came

back out.  I then noticed them leaving.  I ran over to offer assistance.

Joe stated, “we're not going to do it.”  I offered Victoria assistance

and my name and number.  I asked if I could call her; she gave me her

name, number, and address.

Further Information:  I called Victoria that evening.  She indicated that

they had definitely decided not to abort.  However, she sounded in great

distress.  She is 21 years old and has a 1 year old and a 2 year old at

home.  She stated that her finances are strained.  She said she's always

wanted 3 children, just not so close together.  She works as a bus aide 5

days a week.  She stated she needs a crib.  I offered to meet w/her and

talk about anything else she needs.  We agreed to go to lunch next

Friday.  

Save at 2550 Sweethome Shalom Press

Counselor Sharon Murphy reported a woman left the clinic Friday February

1. As she left the clinic she turned to Sharon and said I have decided to

keep my baby. She was followed shortly after by a second woman who said

she also would keep her baby. Neither woman wanted or needed help. One of

the women returned to the clinic latter on that day. We have no way of

knowing why or what transpired inside.